Experience Fox News articles in a whole new way – through audio! The United States Supreme Court recently made three monumental decisions that uphold American liberty. These decisions reaffirm freedom of speech, establish that Congress holds the power of the purse, and forbid racial discrimination by the government. It is important for Americans to applaud these decisions and recognize the value of the constitutional order that produced them.
However, progressives are dismayed by these decisions. President Joe Biden, Senator Schumer, Representative Ocasio Cortez, and their allies in Congress, the mainstream media, and academia have made it clear that they stand on the opposite side. They believe in using government force to coerce Americans into expressing opinions that contradict their deeply-held beliefs. They also seek to undermine Congress’s authority in making domestic policy choices and support elite universities practicing racial discrimination against highly qualified Asian-American candidates.
The six Justices who formed the majority in SFFA v. Harvard (racial preferences), 303 Creative v. Elenis (free speech), and Biden v. Nebraska (student debt) were fully aware that their decisions would receive backlash. Last year, they faced criticism for their courageous decision to return the issue of abortion to the states rather than allowing unelected federal judges to decide. Despite facing illegal protests, assassination attempts, and vicious personal attacks funded by leftist dark money, these six Justices stood firm in their beliefs. They deserve gratitude from America not only for their commitment to the Constitution but also for their personal bravery.
Now, let’s delve into the details of these three significant decisions.
The Importance of Free Speech
Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion in 303 Creative reaffirms the fundamental principle established in the case involving Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Court recognized that during the 1940s, national unity was crucial, but it should not come at the expense of individual conscience. Gorsuch’s ruling protected the right to freedom of speech for a Colorado-based website designer who refused to create websites celebrating same-sex marriage due to her Christian convictions. While Colorado could require non-discriminatory access to the market for LGBTQ individuals, it could not force Americans to express beliefs that contradict their personal convictions. This decision solidified the protection of Americans’ right to express themselves authentically.
Preserving the Power of Congress
Biden v. Nebraska marks President Biden’s fourth consecutive defeat in attempts to bypass Congress on major domestic policy matters. Chief Justice Roberts ruled that only Congress has the authority to handle $420 billion in debt owed to the United States. The Court made it clear that every cent of this debt belongs to the United States, and the Constitution grants Congress alone the power to decide whether to collect or forgive it. Chief Justice Roberts reminded President Biden that even former Speaker Nancy Pelosi admitted to this fact. Despite this, Democrats criticized the Court as if it had passed judgment on the wisdom of debt forgiveness. They fail to understand that the Court simply affirmed that deciding on debt forgiveness is Congress’s responsibility, not the President’s. If Democrats want debt relief, they must convince their colleagues rather than blaming the Court for their shortcomings.
Combatting Racial Discrimination
In the infamous Plessy v. Ferguson case in 1896, the Supreme Court initiated the Jim Crow era, enforcing racial segregation and promoting white supremacy. Only Justice John Harlan dissented, declaring that the Constitution transcends race and does not tolerate discrimination among citizens. The Court’s decision in Harvard v. SFFA completes this journey towards a color-blind society. The Court previously prohibited the government from using racial preferences in various sectors, but higher education remained an exception. With the Harvard case, the Court closed this exception as well, holding even prestigious universities accountable to the law.
Chief Justice Roberts wrote a strong opinion for the Court, but Justice Clarence Thomas’s concurring opinion deserves recognition. Growing up in the segregated South, Thomas understands the harsh realities of racial discrimination. Yet he has been a steadfast advocate for color-blindness and against racial preferences. The Harvard case serves as an affirmation of Thomas’s long-standing beliefs. It is a remarkable American achievement that Justice Harlan’s dissent in Plessy has finally come to fruition through the work of Justice Thomas.
In conclusion, the recent Supreme Court decisions uphold the principles of American liberty and deserve appreciation. These decisions protect freedom of speech, reinforce Congress’s authority, and combat racial discrimination. We should celebrate the Constitution’s mechanism that produced these outcomes and recognize the courage displayed by the six Justices who delivered these decisions.
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